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Software Engineer - UML Modeler

Yesterday Colorado Springs, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 85,150.00 - 153,925.00 per year

Description

Make an Impact with Leidos!

Leidos National Security Sector has an opportunity in the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Missile Defense mission areas.

Your Greatest Work is Ahead!

This Software Engineer-UML Modeler role includes trade studies, system engineering, model-based system engineering, model-based system engineering, portfolio analysis, software development demonstration and product testing and deployment to Cheyenne Mountain. Leidos is focused on finding the best people, processes, and tools that will provide solutions in data integration and fusion, data analytics, data mining, predictive analytics, data visualization, and decision support tools.

This position will report directly to the Chief Architect.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Document and communicate proposed software solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment
  • Stay up-to-date on state-of-the-art programming techniques and software technologies
  • Participate in software design and code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skill sets
  • Ability to create software solutions utilizing established industry standards
  • Work with System Engineering Team to schedule, synchronize and execute demonstration capabilities to customers
  • Work with third-party contractors and stakeholders on any potential regression coding due to deployment delays
  • Develop Class and Sequence Diagrams in UML to align with modular design patterns
  • Redesign existing software components to allow containerization of the applications
  • Identify components which do not comply with the modularity rules and work with the developers and customer to aid in bringing the component into compliance

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience. (Additional related experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirements)
  • US Citizen; Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in C++ and Java programming
  • Experience with UML and SysML modeling language tools
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams
  • Familiarity with Agile software development processes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in associated field
  • Effective communication skills and experience managing multiple tasks
  • Experience with missile warning and missile defense
  • Understanding of missile warning message types
  • Experience understanding structure and components of monolithic applications to effectively break them down for containerization
  • Experience analyzing and improving performance of containerized applications

EIO 2024

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Original Posting:

December 3, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO
Job ID: Leidos-R-00171417
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-03T18:55:35

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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